New additions to the Sony lineup include the GPS RF IC CXA3355ER/TQ which features a compact package and low power consumption, and the CXA3355Z module which further adds an LNA and SAW filter to the CXA3355ER/TQ in a single package.
The CXA3355ER is a low power consumption GPS down-converter that uses the latest SiGe BiCMOS process technology. This IC includes an inductor, varactor and other PLL components as well as an IF filter, making it possible to reduce the number of peripheral components.
The CXA3355Z further incorporates external components into a compact package, making it ideal for mobile equipment and other compact, low power consumption applications.